He said: “Burglars will be on the look-out for gaps in security such as open doors and windows.

“If you are in the garden please be mindful about leaving doors open where someone could get into your house without you seeing.”

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed a man fitting the description in the area. Anyone with information should contact DC Paddon at Norwich CID on 101 or they could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.